International

Securities / Derivatives

Japanese Banks Call for Narrower OTCD Reporting Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 04/09/2017

Japanese Bankers Association says data elements should be narrower; concerned about cost of reporting given different collateral settlement timings.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges EU Not to Force Local Clearing Post Brexit

By Editors | 23/08/2017

Trade organisation says move to local CCPs could push up initial margin costs by 20% or more; cites Australian equivalency model.

AML / KYC

US ICO Ruling Opens ‘Can of Worms’ for Asia

By Samuel Riding | 27/07/2017

Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to define ICOs as securities adds to uncertainty around regulatory treatment of the virtual economy. […]

Capital / Liquidity

IFRS 9 – Chaos in Safety

By Peter Guy | 17/07/2017

This accounting standard isn’t just for accountants – entire banks will have to seek succour in prudence, targeting better clients and sounder transactions.

Market Infrastructure

The Regulatory Path to a Digital Payment Economy

By Peter Guy | 10/07/2017

Peril, innovation or salvation – the spectre of a cashless economy means different things to everyone.

FSB Proposes Guidance on Compensation Tools to Tackle Misconduct

By Editors | 21/06/2017

FSB (the Financial Stability Board) has issued draft Supplementary Guidance to the FSB Principles and Standards on Sound Compensation Practices […]

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates Advice on Wholesale Market Misconduct

By Editors | 15/06/2017

IOSCO (the International Organization of Securities Commissions) issued a report on tackling misconduct in wholesale financial markets, citing infamous incidents […]

Capital / Liquidity

Banco Popular Rescue – Illiquid Isn’t Insolvent

By Peter Guy | 12/06/2017

Hasty resolution raises questions for Chinese, Indian and other Asian banks facing burgeoning NPLs.